Once again we find ourselves confronting a Cosworth Vega. It doesn’t help that they all look identical. It doesn’t help that the engine, while technically advanced, is still sluggish. The Cosworth Vega is the relief you feel when you… more»
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Turnkey Classic: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
It is no secret that by 1976, the C3 Corvette was no longer the fire-breathing monster it had been at the decade’s start. However, it compensated for its performance losses by being more civilized and comfortable. It hit… more»
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1984 Chevrolet Corvette With Only 28k Miles!
Early C4 Corvettes were among the classic cars from The Malaise Era that spent decades largely ignored by potential buyers, but a new generation of enthusiasts recognize these as affordable vehicles offering excellent handling. This 1984 model is one… more»
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1978 Ford Mustang II With Only 30k Miles?
1978 was the last chance for new car buyers to drive away in a Mustang II, as big changes for Ford’s pony offering were on the horizon for the following year when the third generation got an all-new body… more»
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Well Maintained: 1986 Porsche 911 Targa
The allure of a sports car is only made even more irresistible when it has been fastidiously looked after by its caretaker. The 1986 Porsche 911 Targa shown here hasn’t necessarily been over restored; in fact, it’s a total… more»
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Rebuilt 283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette isn’t perfect, but it ticks many of the boxes that help it appeal to enthusiasts. However, lifting its presentation from excellent to stunning could be achieved in a home workshop, while the rebuilt V8 only… more»
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L71 427 V8 Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Chevy Corvette would have a record sales year in 1969. At nearly 39,000 cars, that would be a number not beaten until 1976. One of the engine options offered was the L71 427 cubic inch V8 that… more»
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Daily Driven: 1954 MG TF
Okay, I get it. Some readers will have a burning passion for owning a classic British sports car, but finding one that doesn’t require spending a king’s ransom on restoration can be challenging. However, vehicles like this 1954 MG… more»
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Boat Tail Barn Find: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was a two-seat Italian roadster built by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994. The seller’s project is a first-generation edition from 1969, which should make it a Spider 1750. These little machines were fast, capable of speeds… more»
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Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation (aka C2) Chevy Corvette finally arrived in 1963 and it did not disappoint. Christened the “Sting Ray” and not only was a convertible offered, but also a slippery new coupe with a split rear window. The latter… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Coupe: 1952 Atlas Swallow
The world of fiberglass classic cars is quite vast, with a wide range of near one-offs made throughout the 60s and 70s. It was a unique era in which sole proprietors effectively started their own manufacturing businesses, oftentimes creating… more»
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Five Speed: 1971 Maserati Indy
When a manufacturer shifts its attention from two-seat sports cars to four-seat grand tourers, execution must be impeccable – or customers will decamp. For Maserati – having birthed the Ghibli in 1967 as a follow-on to its two-seaters (the… more»
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Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»
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Genuine Big-Block Car? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the more disingenuous sales pitches you’ll find these days is where a seller tells you that a specific car is a genuine special model because it had some important or highly sought-after facet – though that facet… more»
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Italian Trailer Find: 1979 Lancia Zagato
When was the last time you saw a Lancia Zagato (or any Lancia for that matter)? It was a small, Targa-like sports car built by Lancia in Italy (under the supervision of Fiat). It was imported from 1975 to… more»
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Rare Racer: 1985 Shrike P15 S2000
I can’t claim to have ever heard of this competition car before, which looks like a updated version of the classic Lotus 11. This 1985 Shrike P15 S2000 is said to have been in storage until 2014, when it… more»
